Organic Food
Fruits make a great food for babies as they supply fibres and proteins. They provide instant energy and stronger immune system, and are also responsible for proper their proper growth and development. Papaya and Apple are a great weaning food for babies. Avocados are also good as they enhance cognitive brain functioning of babies. Prunes and Bananas provide good fibre content which support the bowel movements, moreover, they are also easy to chew. Hence, these are the fruits which can be included in baby food diet regularly.
Bhindi, also known as Lady Finger and Okra has several health benefits to offer. Do you know about the Okra water? Take 3-4 pieces of Lady Finger and soak them in a cup of water for an entire night and drink it up in the morning. This Okra water is highly beneficial for asthma and kidney issues. It contains zinc, fibre, calcium, Vitamin C, folic acid, riboflavin, magnesium, Vitamin B6, Thiamin and various other nutrients. With regular use, it helps to treat diabetes and cholesterol issues to some extent. It also increases your immunity.
Avocado is extremely rich in healthy fats and is commonly used in producing oil. The Avocado oil has significant health benefits as it is a large source of antioxidants. Oleic acid is the most abundant fatty acid present in it which has numerous health benefits. A few studies have proven that avocado oil may be greatly beneficial to the heart and in reducing blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. A carotenoid, Lutein, present in it is good for eye health. Studies in rats show that it helps in faster healing of wounds. This oil can be added to smoothies or cold salads and can be used in everyday cooking.
The refined coconut oil has been considered bad because of high saturated fat content. But studies have proved that the organic, unrefined, virgin coconut oil is healthy for cooking which is commonly available in stores. A population who regularly consumes coconut is in great health. Coconut oil is a great source of saturated medium chain fatty acids which boosts energy, improves satiety and helps to lose weight. They resist high heat and help to kill pathogens. They are found to improve blood lipids in both, humans and animals.
According to a new study, organic meat and milk may be more beneficial to your health than conventionally offered products. The provision of Omega-3 fatty acids is 50% more these organic products which are essential for human nutrition. Organic meat also contains 40% more of linoleic acid. It carries higher concentrations of iron, Vitamin E and few carotenoids. These differences are due to the way livestock is produced, where they are fed grass and reared outside which leads to the production of milk and meat of higher quality which can prevent numerous chronic diseases.
It’s important to eat fresh, not frozen as organic food ripens sooner. Avoid packaged foods and confirm the quality of the food. Most people may find it difficult to implement an organic lifestyle as taste preferences, old habits and costs affect the decision. To make it easy, start small with choosing healthier variants of rice, greens and organic toiletries. Foods marked "natural" are not always organic. They may contain pesticides or are modified.
People at Udaipur are considering 'edible terraces' as a solution to pesticide contaminated food available in the markets. The practice of cultivating food on rooftops, also known as rooftop farming is gaining popularity among people where they are cultivating veggies for their day-to-day needs. As this practice is extremely beneficial to the health of the people district administration and Maharana Bhupal hospital authorities have taken up the proposal of rooftop farming on hospital buildings.
Siang Tea Industries Ltd from Arunachal Pradesh as a part of its ongoing effort to promote organic farming organised a workshop for farmers. Dr. Vandana Shiva, founder of Navdanya, a network for organic farming and biodiversity conservation encouraged, addressed the workshop and encouraged the farmers to switch to organic farming. Dr. Vandana believes that organic farming produces more nutritious food while maintaining the soil health.